Benefit - That Gal

This is my HG primer! I read a lot of good comments about this product PLUS my sister told me good stuffs about this primer that's why I bought it. I got this from Sephora for HKD 280 (as far as I can remember). Take note: Sephora stopped operation here in Hong Kong last April 06, 2010, so you can just buy this wonderful product at Benefit counters all over Hong Kong instead.

First, I love the smell of this product. It has this floral bubbly gummy smell that I really, really love. My sister told me before that this primer would actually let your skin have a "glowy-blushy" effect when used, but that does not apply for me. But hey, this primer is non-sticky and dries fast compare to other primer. As soon as I finished applying it on, I can apply my liquid / cream foundation right away with no worries. :)

About the staying power, the staying power is great as it is! I can last the whole day without retouching (maybe one or two ocassionally but very seldom) which makes it my HG primer! Also, my makeup stays in place, doesn't go sticky the whole day and non-oily.

It also comes in a girly packaging. Instead of the squeeze tube, it comes in a twirl container that makes it very unique from the others. I would keep this primer in stock always for my everyday use! :)

Kenzo - L'eau Par Kenzo Gift Set

I got this from a friend as a random gift. To that person... THANKS!! I really love it! :) Went down to Sephora here in Hong Kong to check out the sales and bought this for me as a gift. Hehe!

The gift set includes the L'eau Par Kenzo Eau De Toilette in 100mL and the Body Gel.

I love every piece from this gift set! The body gel has a very light scent, and the fragrance, even though others say that it doesn't stay that long, I think it's ok. It stays around half a day without respraying it again.

It has a very light citrus scent which I really, really love. I am not really a perfume person, I just spray perfume very seldom, because my nose is very sensitive to scents. Once, me and my friend went perfume scouting at Sasa and I went home with a skull-breaking migraine. That's why after that, I would never do that again! LOL!

Sephora - Radiance Face Spray

Compare to the Sephora Nourishing Lipstick (Lip Balm), I also got this from Sephora the other week. It is a face mist, which makes your make-up long staying. In fact, I like this face mist more than the Fix+. It makes my make-up stays longer and it is also non-sticky. It dries easily, no need to wait for forever. LOL! Also, the face mist has a good scent that makes me want to spray even more! Too bad, there's no more Sephora next month here in Hong Kong... I guess I have to stick with MAC's Fix+ first...

Sephora Haul!

Went to Sephora today and yeah.. THEY ARE ON SALE! Sephora will stop operations here in Hong Kong this 31st of March. :( Too bad... No more Sephora here in Hong Kong.. :(

Sephora has a lot of exclusive brands which are not available here in Hong Kong such as their exclusive Sephora line, Bare Escentuals, CK Cosmetics, etc. :(

If that happens, where am I going to purchase my HG setting powder from Bare Escentuals?! :(

Anyways, here are what I got from Sephora. Sorry, I don't know the price for these because someone just gave it to me. (Thank you po! :) )

And Kenzo's L'Eau Par Kenzo Gift Set

It includes:

- L'Eau Par Kenzo Eau De Toilette 100 mL

- L'Eau Par Kenzo Body Gel

Sephora Radiance Face Spray (30 mL)

What it does? It claims:

- Healthy Glow Effect

- Seals Makeup

- Flash Results

Sephora Nourishing Lip Stick (4.2 g)

What it does? It claims:

- Protective

- Soothing

- Velvety Smooth Lips

Bare Escentuals - Mineral Veil

I bought this product for HKD 190 over Sephora here in Hong Kong. I have this in Completely Sheer. Completely true to its word, it really does gives your makeup extra staying power. This is my very first purchase from Bare Escentuals and yes, I did like it. Actually, I can really proclaim that this is my HG Finishing Powder.

It has a translucent color. I use this after I finish putting on my make-up and yes, it makes my makeup stay longer. It prevents my face from becoming oily (I have a very, very oily skin!) and it doesn't gives me any breakouts. It is also unscented, one feature that I also liked from this powder.

I love, love, LOVE what Bare Escentuals did to its packaging. It is resealable which makes it more sanitized compare to other loose powders out there from other brands. It prevents your powder from spilling all over the lid and controls the amount of loose powder it gives to your brush.

I would repurchase this again and again even though it's quite pricey, but too bad it is only available in Sephora and Sephora's shutting its operations here in Hong Kong this coming March 2010! Ohhhh what to do now?!?!? :(

It has a resealable top, compare to other loose powder brands.

A close up:

Here's the color of Mineral Veil in Completely Sheer onto my NC30 / NC35 skin:

Here's the color when it's applied to my skin:

Enough Nars Blush For Me...

Okay, okay... I have to admit it... I am attracted to NARS blush... Their cute colors whenever I see them over the counter makes me wanna buy them all... But whenever I go home and try it onto my face, it's just the opposite way around...

My second NARS powder blush purchase is called "Luster." I bought it over Sephora a few weeks ago and this was the first time to try it on. It's a bronzy type of powder blush unlike "Orgasm" which is peachy type. Even though it doesn't state in their website that luster is also "shimmery" but then when I put it on, it still shimmers. I really don't like the shimmery effect of the NARS powder blushes. The shimmer just gets stuck into my pores making my skin imperfections even more visible rather than concealing it.

Also, this color doesn't work for me. It makes me look like I have dirt on my face rather than having that "bronzy" summery look.

Well, I had enough of this powder blushes from NARS... I'm taking them all off of my wishlist!

Swapping For The First Time...

Since I'm not really fond of my newly purchased NARS Orgasm Powder Blush, I'm willing to swap it over www.MakeUpAlley.com . A friendly member sent me a swap request last night for my NARS Orgasm Blush in exchange to her Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. Since I'm willing to let it go and that Tinted Moisturizer is in my wishlist as well, I'm giving it a try. :)

I was really intrigued at first with the NARS Orgasm Powder Blush. It was in demand everywhere.. From magazines, online forums, online blogs, etc. That's why I purchased this blush. At first I thought that the shimmery effect of the NARS blushes are "cute" but I was wrong... it just doesn't work for me. The shimmers just clogs on one area of my face, making my pores visible and making me look like I don't know how to put on make-up evenly.

I was really disappointed. Not to mention it's HKD 240 at Sephora just for a small piece of blush with a not-so-good looking packaging. The packaging is also one thing I dislike from it. The rubber-like material NARS used for it making makes the compact look old and dirty. I'm just glad that I found my NARS blush a new home, and will be shipping out anytime soon!

The next package is a 4-lot Japanese Brand make-ups in exchange to a Chanel Liquid Foundation and a YSL Lipstick. I am willing to let go my 3 Lavshuca Jewel Lipsticks and Majolica Majorca Jewellling Pencil in exchange for that. Because I can always buy a replacement to those anytime I wanted. :) I'm hoping that these swaps would turn out successful because this is my first time to try!